SPICY LAMB COUSCOUS

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North African flavors marinate tender lamb that you grill and serve with hot cooked couscous, the wheat-grain semolina served as a grain side dish in this part of the world.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h28m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds lamb leg
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 cups hot cooked couscous
Red pepper sauce, if desired
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Remove fat from lamb. Cut lamb into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Mix remaining ingredients except couscous, mint and pepper sauce in glass or plastic bowl. Add lamb; stir to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Remove lamb from marinade. Place lamb on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops 5 inches from heat 6 minutes; turn. Spoon pan drippings over lamb. Broil about 7 minutes longer or until no longer pink in center.
  • Mix couscous and mint. Serve lamb over couscous. Serve with pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg

Caius Milikaa
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I love that it can be made in one pot.


Ajay Bhattarai
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover lamb.


Sarah Grimes
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it can be served warm or cold.


JC RT
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The couscous is cooked perfectly in this dish. It's fluffy and light.


Karim Baloch
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I love the spicy lamb in this dish. It's the perfect amount of heat.


Ireem Rani
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


De Mayor
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I made this dish for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best lamb couscous he's ever had.


Rdx Juttgaming
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I love that it can be made in one pot.


op bharti
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover lamb.


Abudul Wahab
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it can be served warm or cold.


Jason Gustason
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The couscous is cooked perfectly in this dish. It's fluffy and light.


Kansaze Vianney
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I love the spicy lamb in this dish. It's the perfect amount of heat.


Rico Suave
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


John Tuttle
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I made this dish for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best lamb couscous he's ever had.


Shahzaibb Merani
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I love that it can be made in one pot.


MH MAMUN
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover lamb.


Kyle Rudolf
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the combination of lamb and couscous, and the spices give it a great flavor.


Sergio RM
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the spicy lamb and the couscous was cooked perfectly.


Sandra Reinbrech
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This lamb couscous was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the lamb was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.